September 21, 2010 - Western Mass Chapter #19 APICS Professional Development Meeting

Understanding Risk in the Supply Chain– Review of the latest AMR research study, its implications and solutions

By James V. Kelly C.P.M., C.E.O. JVKellyGroup Inc

Guest Speaker James V. Kelly, C.P.M., presents key findings from an AMR Research study revealing the current state of supply chain risk, highlighting the need for improved supplier management strategies. The research tracked the current level of risks in global supply chains and uncovered risk mitigation key business processes and underlying technology spend plans amongst various companies across the US, Europe and Asia. Mr. Kelly will discuss the implications of these findings as they relate to current business practices and the solutions that successful companies are integrating today.

With more than 25 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, Jim Kelly is an innovative leader in spend and risk management. Through Mr. Kelly's leadership, JVKellyGroup, Inc. has become a leading professional services firm specializing in cost reduction and risk mitigation solutions for its expansive list of Fortune 1000 clients. In 2009, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. acquired a majority stake in the firm, making JVKellyGroup a D&B company.

A recognized thought leader, Mr. Kelly is a featured speaker for organizations and events such as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the Conference Board and the CFO Sarbanes-Oxley Conference. He is also a C.P.M. instructor and former President of the National Association of Purchasing Management, New York (NAPM-NY). In 2008, Mr. Kelly received the J.H. Leonard Award from NAPM-NY for significant efforts on behalf of the purchasing profession and for contributions to the growth, development, and professional stature of the association. Additionally, Mr. Kelly was named one of Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine's Pros to Know in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Mr. Kelly currently serves on the Advisory Board for the School of Business for Adelphi University, the Board of Advisors for the Huntington Arts Council, as well as the Long Island Medical Foundation, and the Huntington Town Audit Committee.

RESERVATIONS
Call Jack Perazella (413) 527-2842, or email at japer@juno.com by Saturday, 9/18/2010.

AGENDA
Networking: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Speaker: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Business Meeting: 7:30 - 7:45 PM
Dinner: 7:45 PM

PRICE
Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $35.00
Students/Retirees $20.00

DIRECTIONS to Yankee Pedlar at intersection of routes 5 and 202 in Holyoke:

From I-91 North: I-91 to Exit #16 for Rte 202. At end of ramp, bear right and proceed about ½ mile down to Rte 5. Yankee Pedlar is to the left just across the intersection.

From I-91 South: Exit #16 for Rte 202. At end of ramp bear left and proceed as above. From Mass Pike: Exit 4 for I-91. Take I-91 North to Exit 16 and proceed as above